Did you know Breast Cancer is the most common form of cancer for women? It is so prevalent, that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with it in the United States. October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which helps shed light on the prevalence of the disease and raise awareness. While treatment and prevention for the disease have advanced significantly, the battle will always be a long one. One aspect of breast cancer treatment seldom discussed, is breast cancer rehabilitation after surgical intervention.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is dizziness that results from a sudden, positional head movement that dislodges the calcium carbonate crystals in the utricle of the inner ear. These crystals end up in the semicircular canal of the inner ear and cause dizziness.

Desk workers are at high risk for posture-related injuries such as rotator cuff tears, low back pain, neck pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. These issues are preventable through proper work station set up, postural exercises, stretching, and changes in position

Have you ever thought about how much strain we put on our feet on a daily basis? Think about it, your feet withstand your entire body weight and the numerous strenuous activities you place on them every day.

Just about every year or so, there seems to be a new exercise causing a stir in the world of fitness. While some come and go, others stick around for the long term. Spinning, is one of the ones that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere for quite some time. 

Back pain is a growing epidemic in the United States, and one of the most common reasons for a visit to the doctor’s office. Often times, physicians and patients turn to prescription medication for a quick-fix solution to ease back pain, but there are several other alternative treatments available to patients that can significantly decrease discomfort for back pain sufferers, one of which is Acupuncture.

With warmer weather quickly approaching, many children’s sports leagues have begun, or are getting ready to start their summer season. Childhood sports offers kids tremendous health benefits, including increased activity levels as well as a social outlet to help prevent children from staying inside all summer long. While the benefits are overwhelming, there is a big cause for concern in the “little leagues”. This concern is childhood sports injuries.

Runners have a higher tendency to get injured as they train for races that strain their bodies. Many runners seek additional training advice, including physical therapy services before, during, and after their races. Many others run recreationally for health reason, and seek our help to avoid getting hurt. 

You may be wondering what exactly posting Instagram pictures and texting your friends can possibly have to do with your spine – but rest assured, there is a significant relationship between the two. The use of cell phones and tablets has transformed our lives, making us available 24/7 and giving us access to an excess of resources right at our fingertips. But have you ever stopped to think what your cell phone use is doing to your spine?

A herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc, is a condition of the intervertebral disc in the spine that can cause back pain and difficulty with normal functioning. The spine is made up of 26 vertebrae, and between each vertebrae is a cushioning referred to as the discs. The discs serve the purpose of keeping the vertebrae in line and absorbing shock. A herniated disc occurs when the soft jelly like material of the disc leaks out through a crack in the disc.

With the new year approaching I am sure you have already seen a handful of articles about committing to New Year’s resolutions and how to become a “new you”. But is becoming a “new you” actually a resolution you should strive to have? We don’t think so.

While you don’t have to be a trained athlete to sprain your ankle, ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries. Fortunately, a sprained ankle can be treated conservatively with physical therapy and patients almost always reach a full recovery.

Swimming is not a high impact sport, but it is one of the most well rounded exercises, in that it targets multiple muscle groups at a time. This is an advantage for those looking to get in shape and get all your body’s muscles pumping. What it also means, is that there are multiple muscles susceptible to injury while swimming. 

According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, on an average day in the United States over 650,000 opioid prescriptions are dispensed to patients. With an astonishing daily rate like this, the annual rate of opioids dispensed is astounding – and not in a good way.

Most people experience back pain at some point in their life and for many, this back pain can be not just annoying, but debilitating. Back pain is often attributed to heavy labor, bending the wrong way, an accident causing trauma, or even poor sleep habits. But one factor we often are unaware of as leading to back pain is the bag we choose to wear.

Acupuncture is a painless treatment that has been used for centuries by many different cultures, specifically stemming from the Chinese culture. In Chinese Medicine, the body is not only made up of joints and skin, but also energy that flows through the body and allows for proper functioning of all body systems. This energy is called Qi and it provides stability to the body and allows the body to heal.

Living with flat feet can be painful and cause numerous orthopedic issues if you do not take measures to avoid them, including knee pain and back pain. There are many different degrees of flat feet, some feet being more flat than others. People with very low arches, or flat feet, compared to those with higher arches tend to experience foot pain, arch pain, ankle pain and knee pain making it more difficult to exercise and participate in an active lifestyle.

Despite not having much of a spring this year, it’s safe to say that summer is upon us in NYC. Along with the warm weather and beautiful rays of sun comes the desire to be outside and active. One of the most popular summer physical activities is cycling. Whether you are an avid cyclist, signed up for multiple summer bike tours or just enjoy a leisurely bike ride through the park, you should be aware of the most common cycling injuries and how to prevent them.

Now that spring is in full fling in NYC, the warmer weather is quickly approaching and calendars are filling up with recreational weekend activities. For most of us, the normal work week consists of mainly indoor activities and minimal physical exertion, unless you consider sprinting to catch the train an Olympic sport. Nonetheless, trying to squeeze in physical activities and recreational sports on the weekends can cause more injuries than you may think.